DEA and UPD conduct drug bust in Ukiah

On Aug. 15, the Drug Enforcement Administration was assisted by the Ukiah Police Department on the execution of a search warrant at a large residential property in the 300 block of South Highland Avenue.

During the execution of the warrant, officers seized approximately 74 mature outdoor growing marijuana plants spread-out in various gardens along the hillside within Ukiah city limits, 47 growing indoor marijuana plants, processed marijuana that had been harvested, concentrated cannabis, cocaine and other suspected controlled substances along with an Audi A8 vehicle valued at $60,000, according to a UPD news release.

UPD reports this is an ongoing investigation that will likely result in criminal charges. The names of the suspects are being withheld at this time while the investigation is being conducted.

Anyone with any information about criminal activity related to this location is urged to contact Capt. Trent Taylor at UPD, 463-6262.